Stephen Howard
@stejhoward.bsky.social
Writer of fantasy, sci-fi & horror fiction. I’m kind of a small deal. he/him
https://linktr.ee/stejhoward
https://linktr.ee/stejhoward
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Don't just take my word for it about The Backwards Knight.
Here's a very in-depth review for my eldritch fantasy novel that'll give you some good insight!
Here's a very in-depth review for my eldritch fantasy novel that'll give you some good insight!
I bought 'The Backwards Knight' by @backwardsknight.com and read it in 3 days. Wrote a review. If you can't be bov'd to go over to medium, the TLDR is that it's a dark fantasy story about a sword guy who isn't all bad. Read it if you liked The Witcher!
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#booksky #witcher
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#booksky #witcher
September 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Don't just take my word for it about The Backwards Knight.
Here's a very in-depth review for my eldritch fantasy novel that'll give you some good insight!
Here's a very in-depth review for my eldritch fantasy novel that'll give you some good insight!
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A story of mine has been produced by the @creepypod.bsky.social - The House of the Witch. Never gets old hearing someone perform and interpret my words. Go check it out.
shows.acast.com/creepy/episo...
shows.acast.com/creepy/episo...
July 6, 2026 at 1:35 PM
A story of mine has been produced by the @creepypod.bsky.social - The House of the Witch. Never gets old hearing someone perform and interpret my words. Go check it out.
shows.acast.com/creepy/episo...
shows.acast.com/creepy/episo...
Art created by a human, flaws and all. I guarantee you at least one person has liked it so far. #scifi #scifibooks #indiebooks
August 7, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Art created by a human, flaws and all. I guarantee you at least one person has liked it so far. #scifi #scifibooks #indiebooks
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Well, tomorrow's @thisishorror.bsky.social news is all set but, #ICYMI, here are last week's new/forthcoming scares: www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-u...
An Invincible Summer by @stejhoward.bsky.social - out now @infestedpublishing.bsky.social ...
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An Invincible Summer by @stejhoward.bsky.social - out now @infestedpublishing.bsky.social ...
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News Round-up Week Ending 10 July 2026
Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Out now from author Stephen Howard and Infested Publishing, An Invincible Summer Ruby Transport live…
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July 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Well, tomorrow's @thisishorror.bsky.social news is all set but, #ICYMI, here are last week's new/forthcoming scares: www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-u...
An Invincible Summer by @stejhoward.bsky.social - out now @infestedpublishing.bsky.social ...
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An Invincible Summer by @stejhoward.bsky.social - out now @infestedpublishing.bsky.social ...
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Remember recently when I mentioned about how fantastic my sales figures are?
I'm still, very frustratingly, stuck on 98 ratings on Goodreads!
I'd love to reach 100.
I mean, I'd love to reach 100 million, but let's be realistic!
www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
I'm still, very frustratingly, stuck on 98 ratings on Goodreads!
I'd love to reach 100.
I mean, I'd love to reach 100 million, but let's be realistic!
www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Robert Welbourn
Author of Ideal Angels, The Ones We Fear, and Belonging
www.goodreads.com
July 16, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Remember recently when I mentioned about how fantastic my sales figures are?
I'm still, very frustratingly, stuck on 98 ratings on Goodreads!
I'd love to reach 100.
I mean, I'd love to reach 100 million, but let's be realistic!
www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
I'm still, very frustratingly, stuck on 98 ratings on Goodreads!
I'd love to reach 100.
I mean, I'd love to reach 100 million, but let's be realistic!
www.goodreads.com/author/show/...
Got the launch event for An Invincible Summer tonight and I’m currently in Stage 2 of Launch Prep: Trying to remember what I meant when I wrote it.
July 9, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Got the launch event for An Invincible Summer tonight and I’m currently in Stage 2 of Launch Prep: Trying to remember what I meant when I wrote it.
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If you're tired of the darkest timeline and want to see normal people standing up against a tyrannical overlord...
and want to see breaking the cycle of trauma and apathy to do the right thing...
Check out The Backwards Knight today! Available wide! Ask your library to order it!
#BookSky
and want to see breaking the cycle of trauma and apathy to do the right thing...
Check out The Backwards Knight today! Available wide! Ask your library to order it!
#BookSky
July 8, 2026 at 12:12 AM
If you're tired of the darkest timeline and want to see normal people standing up against a tyrannical overlord...
and want to see breaking the cycle of trauma and apathy to do the right thing...
Check out The Backwards Knight today! Available wide! Ask your library to order it!
#BookSky
and want to see breaking the cycle of trauma and apathy to do the right thing...
Check out The Backwards Knight today! Available wide! Ask your library to order it!
#BookSky
A story of mine has been produced by the @creepypod.bsky.social - The House of the Witch. Never gets old hearing someone perform and interpret my words. Go check it out.
shows.acast.com/creepy/episo...
shows.acast.com/creepy/episo...
July 6, 2026 at 1:35 PM
A story of mine has been produced by the @creepypod.bsky.social - The House of the Witch. Never gets old hearing someone perform and interpret my words. Go check it out.
shows.acast.com/creepy/episo...
shows.acast.com/creepy/episo...
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We’re nearing the next issue of Boundary Shock Quarterly, but you can always get the Galactic Gastronomy from a number of sources.
My story A Dish Best Served garnishes this collection with revenge well planned.
www.klforslund.com/post/galacti...
My story A Dish Best Served garnishes this collection with revenge well planned.
www.klforslund.com/post/galacti...
Galactic Gastronomy
Remember when science fiction said we'd be eating food cubes and pills? Yeah, that's not happening. Food is more than nutrients, it's culture, family, and moments all served on a plate. Issue 34 of Bo...
www.klforslund.com
July 3, 2026 at 8:25 PM
We’re nearing the next issue of Boundary Shock Quarterly, but you can always get the Galactic Gastronomy from a number of sources.
My story A Dish Best Served garnishes this collection with revenge well planned.
www.klforslund.com/post/galacti...
My story A Dish Best Served garnishes this collection with revenge well planned.
www.klforslund.com/post/galacti...
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80 reviews on Amazon today! and while I can't say for sure anymore, I think 100 unlocks something in the algo and people's minds... who knows? But if you've read it and haven't thought to review there, go fuck around and find out on my behalf, won't you? a.co/d/0jepSjkZ Thanks @gabino.bsky.social 🖤
July 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
80 reviews on Amazon today! and while I can't say for sure anymore, I think 100 unlocks something in the algo and people's minds... who knows? But if you've read it and haven't thought to review there, go fuck around and find out on my behalf, won't you? a.co/d/0jepSjkZ Thanks @gabino.bsky.social 🖤
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Thanks, Gabino!
Is it hot by you? It's really frickin' hot by me. I think that means you should spend time in a cool European castle library, or maybe a light-filled cave on a distant exoplanet. (One that's nominated for an award next week.)
I mean, that's just my opinion.
linktr.ee/authorlevai
Is it hot by you? It's really frickin' hot by me. I think that means you should spend time in a cool European castle library, or maybe a light-filled cave on a distant exoplanet. (One that's nominated for an award next week.)
I mean, that's just my opinion.
linktr.ee/authorlevai
July 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Thanks, Gabino!
Is it hot by you? It's really frickin' hot by me. I think that means you should spend time in a cool European castle library, or maybe a light-filled cave on a distant exoplanet. (One that's nominated for an award next week.)
I mean, that's just my opinion.
linktr.ee/authorlevai
Is it hot by you? It's really frickin' hot by me. I think that means you should spend time in a cool European castle library, or maybe a light-filled cave on a distant exoplanet. (One that's nominated for an award next week.)
I mean, that's just my opinion.
linktr.ee/authorlevai
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Thanks Gabino,
Welcome to Cemetery is a police procedural with dark disappearances & murders for a crime thriller/horror feel
A young det. determined to earn her spot and her older partner that’s jaded by time on the force
Character led and fast paced
books2read.com/u/b5Kn0l
Welcome to Cemetery is a police procedural with dark disappearances & murders for a crime thriller/horror feel
A young det. determined to earn her spot and her older partner that’s jaded by time on the force
Character led and fast paced
books2read.com/u/b5Kn0l
July 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Thanks Gabino,
Welcome to Cemetery is a police procedural with dark disappearances & murders for a crime thriller/horror feel
A young det. determined to earn her spot and her older partner that’s jaded by time on the force
Character led and fast paced
books2read.com/u/b5Kn0l
Welcome to Cemetery is a police procedural with dark disappearances & murders for a crime thriller/horror feel
A young det. determined to earn her spot and her older partner that’s jaded by time on the force
Character led and fast paced
books2read.com/u/b5Kn0l
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A blood-spattered journey of survival! Ry and Erin are struggling with life when something starts creeping towards their trailer, knocking, whistling, mocking…
Lock your doors. Trust the dog. Don’t answer the voices.
mybook.to/WildcatThicket
mybook.to/WildcatThicket
Wildcat Thicket
Amazon.com: Wildcat Thicket: 9798296505651: Alley, Elford: Books
mybook.to
July 3, 2026 at 1:43 PM
A blood-spattered journey of survival! Ry and Erin are struggling with life when something starts creeping towards their trailer, knocking, whistling, mocking…
Lock your doors. Trust the dog. Don’t answer the voices.
mybook.to/WildcatThicket
mybook.to/WildcatThicket
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Thanks Gabino! The Bat's just started a Ten Good Reasons (To Read Our Books) promo campaign... so here's the entry for one of mine, A Press Of Feathers
payhip.com/b/jHS8G
payhip.com/b/jHS8G
July 3, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Thanks Gabino! The Bat's just started a Ten Good Reasons (To Read Our Books) promo campaign... so here's the entry for one of mine, A Press Of Feathers
payhip.com/b/jHS8G
payhip.com/b/jHS8G
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It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books & boost all signals. Repost this & let us know what to repost for you. Flying back to Austin tomorrow, so I’m a bunch of feelings in a blender and just want folks to read about home, my friends, magic, storms…and it’s only $13!
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July 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM
It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books & boost all signals. Repost this & let us know what to repost for you. Flying back to Austin tomorrow, so I’m a bunch of feelings in a blender and just want folks to read about home, my friends, magic, storms…and it’s only $13!
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
It’s RELEASE DAY for my sci-fi novel, An Invincible Summer, out through @InfestedPub
It’s 1984 on Mars with a splash of Haruki Murakami-esque surrealism. A slice of cerebral science fiction.
Go check it out 👇
tinyurl.com/2s43jwwj
It’s 1984 on Mars with a splash of Haruki Murakami-esque surrealism. A slice of cerebral science fiction.
Go check it out 👇
tinyurl.com/2s43jwwj
July 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
It’s RELEASE DAY for my sci-fi novel, An Invincible Summer, out through @InfestedPub
It’s 1984 on Mars with a splash of Haruki Murakami-esque surrealism. A slice of cerebral science fiction.
Go check it out 👇
tinyurl.com/2s43jwwj
It’s 1984 on Mars with a splash of Haruki Murakami-esque surrealism. A slice of cerebral science fiction.
Go check it out 👇
tinyurl.com/2s43jwwj
Headlights by CJ Leede might be my favourite read of the year so far. A brilliant supernatural horror thriller that I think fans of John Connolly’s Charlie Parker series will love, it also has one of my favourite secondary characters maybe ever.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
July 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Headlights by CJ Leede might be my favourite read of the year so far. A brilliant supernatural horror thriller that I think fans of John Connolly’s Charlie Parker series will love, it also has one of my favourite secondary characters maybe ever.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
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INDIE HORROR WRITERS: I’m looking for some stories between 7k and 12k words to adapt for audio. This is paid. Absolutely no AI allowed in any way during brainstorming/outlining/writing/anything. DM me if you’ve got something you’d like to submit!
#writers #horrorwriters #indiehorror
#writers #horrorwriters #indiehorror
June 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM
INDIE HORROR WRITERS: I’m looking for some stories between 7k and 12k words to adapt for audio. This is paid. Absolutely no AI allowed in any way during brainstorming/outlining/writing/anything. DM me if you’ve got something you’d like to submit!
#writers #horrorwriters #indiehorror
#writers #horrorwriters #indiehorror
Watching Marble Hornets for the first time and I’m actually maybe glad I didn’t see this when it came out because it would have blown my tiny little mind. 🤯
June 24, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Watching Marble Hornets for the first time and I’m actually maybe glad I didn’t see this when it came out because it would have blown my tiny little mind. 🤯
June 18, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Currently starting AN INVINCIBLE SUMMER, a sci-fi by @stejhoward.bsky.social !
June 16, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Currently starting AN INVINCIBLE SUMMER, a sci-fi by @stejhoward.bsky.social !
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The cover for our next release which is a sci-fi mastercalls by @stejhoward.bsky.social
We'll throw in a blurb because we're cool rats 🐁🪐🐀
#sci-fi
We'll throw in a blurb because we're cool rats 🐁🪐🐀
#sci-fi
June 8, 2026 at 9:46 AM
The cover for our next release which is a sci-fi mastercalls by @stejhoward.bsky.social
We'll throw in a blurb because we're cool rats 🐁🪐🐀
#sci-fi
We'll throw in a blurb because we're cool rats 🐁🪐🐀
#sci-fi
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I’m thrilled to announce that my latest book will publish this August from @sobelobooks.bsky.social !!! This will be my second book with them, and I’m pumped for everybody to read it!
May 23, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I’m thrilled to announce that my latest book will publish this August from @sobelobooks.bsky.social !!! This will be my second book with them, and I’m pumped for everybody to read it!
Wonderful to hear my story, An Anonymous Source, performed on the Nocturnal Transmissions podcast by Kristin. One of my more gruesome stories… 👀🐸🥤
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NT Ep 230 - An Anonymous Source
Podcast Episode · NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland · 15 May · 25min
podcasts.apple.com
May 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Wonderful to hear my story, An Anonymous Source, performed on the Nocturnal Transmissions podcast by Kristin. One of my more gruesome stories… 👀🐸🥤
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...